UL 901

Bass Amp
 Welcome and Thank You

T hank you for purchasing a UL 901 Bass Amp, and welcome to the Epifani family! You are about to experience
Legendary Sound. We hope you love it.

Being an Epifani player puts you in the company of some of history’s most influential bassists. After all, it
was their invaluable feedback that helped Nick Epifani design every amp, combo, and cabinet down to the
smallest detail. Over the past 23 years, we’ve been making bass gear in cooperation with legends like Anthony
Jackson, Oteil Burbridge, and Ron Carter, just to name a few. Our relationship with them has shaped the Epifani
experience you’ll have today and in the future.

Y our UL 901 is as much a piece of hand-crafted, Hi-Fi studio gear as it is a rugged, road-ready bass amp.
Every detail has been meticulously engineered to ensure you’re able to dial in exactly the sound you want in any
playing situation.

Less is more
When dialing in your perfect tone, keep in mind just how powerful the UL 901’s controls are. Nick recommends
making small EQ shifts at first. When it’s set flat, the amp will produce a precise aural picture of your bass,
strings, and hands. You might find that just a small adjustment brings your perfect tone into focus in most
playing situations.

We also recommend that you experiment with cutting the bass, mid, and treble just as much boosting them.
Sometimes the shortest distance between you and your perfect tone is taking out a little of the boom caused by
a hollow stage, or the bark of a bass with too much gain from the bridge pickup.

W e want you to have an incredible Epifani experience. So, if there is anything at all we can do to help,
please feel free to get in touch any time. You can reach us online at www.Epifani.com/support or over the phone
at (888) 925-3781.

Thank you. And, have fun!

- The Epifani Team

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 Safety Information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with all applicable manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cable from being walked on or
pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Never push any foreign objects of any kind into the
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage pointsthat
could result in fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids such as a beverage container should come in
contact with the unit.
17. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I
construction and must be connected to mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding
prong).
18. The MAINS plug or an appliance couple is used as the
disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
19. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause
permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly
everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently
intense noise for a period of time.
 Front Panel

1. Input Jack 4.Bass

Connect your instrument using a standard 1/4 inch Active shelving EQ with 22 dB boost @ 40 Hz 
instrument cable.
5. Mid
2. Active/Passive Switch Active bandpass EQ with 17 dB boost @ 450 Hz
Provides a 10 dB cut for active basses to avoid
unwanted distortion. 6. Treble
Active shelving EQ with 22 dB boost @ 3 kHz or 6 kHz
3. Gain
Controls the volume of the signal passing through the
EQ stage.

7. Treble Shift 10. Mute

Sets the apex for the Treble control to 3 kHz if pushed
in, or 6 kHz if out.
8. Mid Cut Switch
Activates Mid Cut EQ. Green light is on when active.
9. Mid Cut Level
Provides up to 8 dB of cut @ 800 Hz. When engaged,
turning the knob all the way to the right (clockwise)
produces no cut. Turning the knob to the left
(counterclockwise) cuts high-mid frequencies.
Mutes the amplifier. Red light is on when engaged.
11. Master Volume
Controls the overall volume of the amplifier. Other
outputs including the DI, Tuner Out, and
Effects Send are not affected by the Master Volume
control.
Note: The Mute is automatically engaged when you
turn on the amplifier so you can set your Gain level
before sending sound through to the speakers.
 Rear Panel

1, 2. Effects Loop Send and Return 5. DI Level

Use a 1/4-inch cable to connect the input of your Adjusts the output level of the DI.
effects to the Send jack, and the output of your
effects to the Return jack. 6. Power On/Off
Turns your amplifier on and off. There is a 2-second
3. Effects Mix delay as the amplifier performs a self-diagnostic.
Mix between a dry (unaffected) signal and a wet
(effected) signal when using the Effects Loop.

4. Pre/Post EQ Switch
When the switch is engaged (post EQ) DI signal will be
shaped by the active EQ. When the switch is
disengaged (pre EQ), EQ will not affect DI. 

7. Neutrik Speakon™ / 1/4” Combo Speaker Output 11. DI Output

Connect either a Speakon twist-lock speaker cable or A balanced, low impedance output. Connect a
1/4-inch speaker cable. standard XLR microphone cable to send a signal to a
mixing console or recording device. 
8. Tuner Out
Connect your electronic tuner via a standard 1/4-inch 12. Universal AC Power Port
instrument cable. Use the included cable to connect your UL 901 to a
standard power source. 
9. Pedal
Use a TRS 1/4-inch cable to connect the optional foot 13. T10 AL 250 Volt Fuse
pedal. Use the foot pedal to engage/disengage the Protects UL 901 from power surges that can damage
Mid-Cut feature and Mute. the amplifier.

10. Ground Lift

Disconnects the chassis ground from the DI Output to
reduce 60-cycle hum.
 Dialing In Your Sound
Get Ready
1. Before turning your amplifier on, always set the
MASTER VOLUME control to the zero position.
2. Turn your UL 901 on using the power switch located
on the back of the amplifier. The POWER indicator
light on the front panel will illuminate.
Note: Upon power-up, the amplifier will go through
a self-diagnostic test for about 2 seconds before it is
fully functional.
Then, the MUTE feature will engage and its light will
be illuminated red. You will also see the PEAK light
illuminate green.
4. Turn the volume controls on your instrument to their
full, or loudest positions.
5. Set the EQ controls (BASS, MID, and TREBLE) to
zero (twelve oʼclock position).
Set The Gain
6. With the MASTER VOLUME still set at zero, begin
playing aggressively while turning up the GAIN control.
When the LED light is green there is still potential to
increase the gain. When the light starts flashing red,
your input is too hot and your signal will distort.
For the cleanest sound, allow the LED indicator to
flash red intermittently while playing aggressively.
Questions? Visit www.Epifani.com/support and tell us how we can help.
Make Some Noise
7. Disengage the MUTE button. Itʼs light will turn off.
8. Turn the MASTER VOLUME control clockwise to
the desired listening volume. At this point you should
hear your instrument through the speakers.
Sculpt Your Sound
9. By adjusting the EQ controls, the sound of your
instrument can be shaped in very subtle or very
dynamic ways.
The UL 901 pre-amp is designed to work like the
channel strip of a professional mixing console—a little
EQ goes a long way.
In fact, many sound engineers start with the EQ in the
flat position and cut rather than boost frequencies to
achieve the desired sound.
They then add gain to make up the loss of volume due
to the reduction in EQ. Cutting back is often preferred
to boosting.
10. The MID CUT level adjusts the amount of mid-
range frequencies that will be reduced when you
engage the MID CUT switch.
This feature actually gives you an additional level of
control as you change playing styles or when changing
your instrument. Itʼs almost like having a second
channel.
 Warranty Information

Your UL 901 amp is covered under a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of 2 years. This warranty is non-transferable.

The warranty period starts from the date of purchase from an Authorized Epifani Dealer. Proof of purchase
from an Authorized Epifani Dealer is required for warranty service.

You must obtain a return authorization number from an Epifani team member before sending your amp to
Epifani for repair. Please contact us at www.Epifani.com/support. Any product shipped to Epifani without a
return authorization number will be refused.

You may be responsible for shipping charges. Epifani is not responsible for shipping damage, either to or from
our service center. Claims must be filed with the carrier.

The only company in the US authorized to perform work under this warranty is Epifani located in New York, NY.

Warranty Service may be different in your country. Please contact the Epifani distributor in your country for
terms and procedures.

Specifications
Configuration Sensitivity
Single Channel Preamp 98 dB (1W @ 1m)
Class-D Power Amp
Switch-Mode Power Supply Connectors
Input: 1/4-inch TS Phone Jack
Power Output Passive: 470KΩ
Active: 200KΩ
UL 901 [750W]
750 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms Output: Combination Speakon™ and 1/4-inch
Send: 1/4-inch TS Phone Jack 200KΩ
UL 901 [1000W] Return: 1/4-inch TS Phone Jack 50KΩ
1000 Watts RMS @ 2 Ohms Tuner Out: 1/4-inch TS Phone Jack
Foot Switch: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Jack
Voltage Direct Out: Low Impedance XLR w/ Level Control
Auto Adjusting Voltage Pre/Post EQ: Selectable Switch sets DI Output to
115 Volts or 240 Volts, 50 or 60 Hz Pre or Post EQ
750 or 1000 Watts
Tone Controls
Weight Bass: Shelving, +22 dB @ 40 Hz
6 pounds (2.7 Kg) Mid: +17 dB @ 450 Hz
Treble: Shelving, +22 dB @ 3 kHz or 6 kHz
Dimensions Mid Cut: -8dB @ 800Hz
11.25 inches (W) x 10 inches (D) x 3 inches (H)
285 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) x 76 mm (H)

Amplifier Response
20Hz - 25kHz
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